RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Principal Systems Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

 

What You’ll Get To Do

Roles and Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

Work on various systems engineering projects for Support Equipment items along the development process, including OPSCON definition, architecture, requirements development, interfaces, and/or verification planning/execution

Work with Design, Integrated Logistics Support, Specialty Engineering, and project management in development of Support Equipment for mission operational system on the Sentinel program to apply concepts and practices to Support Equipment

Generate OPSCON documentation to identify and understand the activities and support equipment required to maintain the prime mission equipment within the weapon system

Perform System Architecture modeling activities (Internal Block Diagram, Block Definition Diagram, maintain branch integrity, perform model merge integration) using Cameo software

Develop requirement specifications for various Support Equipment from the backlog of over 200+ items

Develop and mature interface products (Interface Requirements Specification, Interface Design Description, Interface Control Model)

Perform verification planning and execution for a successful program System Qualification and Verification Review (SQVR)/Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)

Build allocated baseline artifacts for System Readiness Reviews (SRRs), internal Design Reviews (iDRs), and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years; or a PhD with 1 yearMust be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 yearsMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsRequires experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering conceptsExperience applying new advanced learning technologies, methods, processes and toolsAcademic or practical experience with systems engineering (writing requirements, defining interfaces, performing verification activities)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with support equipment development and fielding

Experience with Training Device development and fielding

Experienced with DOORSExperienced with Cameo

Developing Interface Control Models (ICMs)

Strong work ethic and the ability to work self-sufficiently

Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills

Experience with leading a team of diverse, technical backgrounds

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discounts 

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.